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Cox Automotive Makes Bold Move with Subscription Services 09/12/2018 CBT Automotive is speaking today with Cox Automotive members: Joe George, president of Mobility Solutions, David Liniado, vice president of New Growth and Development, and Vince Zappa, president of Clutch Technologies to discuss the future of the automotive industry, and find out what consumers really want. Cox Automotive is expanding their business model to include a new branch of the automotive industry, vehicle subscription services. By acquiring… Read Article

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A Breakdown of U.S. Auto Industry Performance in October with Charlie Chesbrough 11/16/2022 CBT News, Nov. 16, 2022 – New-vehicle sales volume has been stuck around the 1.1 million mark for several months. On today’s Inside Automotive, Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist and senior director of industry automotive of Cox Automotive, shares his take on how the U.S auto industry fared in October of 2022. “The October sales were a bit of a pleasant surprise, they held up really well, and… Read Article

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Podcast: Dana Lowenthal and Patrick Brennan of Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions 09/09/2022 Auto Marketing, Sept. 9, 2022 – During the NAAA annual convention, Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby shared a conversation with two executives from Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions — Dana Lowenthal and Patrick Brennan. Among other topics, they discussed how dealers are leveraging auctions today, whether they’re still walking the lanes or going online to find the inventory they need. Listen to the Episode. Read Article

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Will Economic Headwinds Make a Dent in Dealer Profitability? Charlie Chesbrough Explains. 07/25/2022 CBT News, July 25, 2022 – As the automotive retail industry settles into the third quarter, analysts are reviewing mid-year sales data and updating their forecasts for the remainder of 2022. Today on Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick is pleased to welcome back Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive to break down key data points from the first half of the… Read Article

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Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke Breaks Down Findings from Cox Automotive’s Q2 Dealer Sentiment Index 06/15/2022 CBT News, June 15, 2022 – Cox Automotive recently released its Q2 Dealer Sentiment Index, which provides a current view of dealer sentiment and looks ahead to the next 90 days. The study reveals that COVID concerns are mostly in the past, but inflation, high costs, and low inventory continue to challenge dealers. Jim Fitzpatrick on Inside Automotive is joined by Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at Cox… Read Article

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Q1 2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report Results with Senior Research Manager Vanessa Ton 05/23/2022 CBT News, May 23, 2022 – Recently, Cox Automotive published the Q1 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report, covering the non-luxury, luxury, and electrified segments. Joining anchor Jim Fitzpatrick on this edition of Inside Automotive is Vanessa Ton, Senior Research Manager at Cox Automotive, who discusses the study and some of its key findings. Watch the Interview. Read Article

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Used Car Dealer Podcast Episode 37: Interview with Randy Kobat, Vice President of Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive 04/19/2022 In this Used Car Dealer Podcast episode, Zach Klempf interviews Randy Kobat, vice president of Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive. Randy discusses the latest developments from NADA, how Upside and Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer help used car dealers, as well as general discussion around inventory management. He also touches on the Cox Automotive Ten Predictions for 2022. Watch this Episode. Listen to the… Read Article

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Podcast: Digital Retail with Lori Wittman & Paulo de Silva of Cox Automotive 03/21/2022 Auto Remarketing Podcast, March 21, 2022 – Next up in our NADA Show 2022 podcast series, Lori Wittman and Paulo da Silva of Cox Automotive join the Auto Remarketing Podcast, where they chat with senior editor Joe Overby about the company's Esntial Commerce platform and their work providing digital retail solutions to dealers. In related news, the Titus-Will Automotive Group said Monday that it has launched… Read Article

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Podcast: The Intersection of EVs & Auto Auctions 03/17/2022 Auto Remarketing Podcast, March 17, 2022 – Next up on our NADA Show podcast series, Cox Automotive Mobility president Joe George and Manheim president Grace Huang sit down with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby to discuss how electric vehicles — one of the most popular topics at the convention in Las Vegas — and auto auctions intersect. They look at how Cox is preparing for an EV future,… Read Article

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Cox Automotive’s Grace Huang and Brad Burns on Improving the Digital Wholesale Buying Process for Auto Dealers 03/16/2022 CBT News, March 16, 2022 – At this year’s NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick had a chance to speak with Grace Huang, President of Inventory Solutions Group at Cox Automotive, and Brad Burns, AVP of Vehicle Information at Manheim. What they cover: How Manheim and Fyusion are making the digital wholesale buying experience better and easierThe vital importance of inventory condition reports and imagingManheim’s… Read Article

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Commentary: 3 Questions for Car Dealers More Important Than ‘How Many and How Much?’ 03/14/2022 Automotive News, March 14, 2022 – Brian Finkelmeyer, new-car strategist at Cox Automotive, writes in a commentary piece in Automotive News about three areas of opportunity that deserve more attention than "How many and how much." In this article, Finkelmeyer explains that making a lot of money in the current environment doesn't necessarily mean dealers have maximized their financial results. He addresses three additional metrics that… Read Article

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